Diopside and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Esperite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Diopside and Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.